22847 ZIP Code — Quicksburg, VA

Shenandoah County, Virginia

ZIP code 22847 is located in Quicksburg, Virginia, within Shenandoah County. It covers approximately 14.34 square miles and serves a population of 555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 22847

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $63,594. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 22847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

555

population

14.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quicksburg	Acceptable
Quicksburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22842 Mount Jackson (4.5 mi) 22853 Timberville (4.5 mi) 22845 Orkney Springs (6.7 mi) 22815 Broadway (6.7 mi) 22844 New Market (7 mi) 22810 Basye (7.7 mi) 22824 Edinburg (8.9 mi) 22835 Luray (12.9 mi) 26812 Mathias (14.1 mi) 22834 Linville (14.5 mi) 22849 Shenandoah (15 mi) 22664 Woodstock (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	555
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	14.34 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.7254
Longitude	-78.7161
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	44.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	32.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.3%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

555

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$63,594

Median household income

$30,734

Per capita income

$214,500

Median home value

$940

Median monthly rent

70.6%

Home ownership

21.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

199

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	27.9%
18 and over	400	72.1%
65 and over	98	17.7%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 5%

Group	Count	%
White	526	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	29	5%
Other race	29	5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	44.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	32.7%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	18.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.3%	11.6%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 2.4%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	2.4%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
Median income	$63,594

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 43.6%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,500
Median rent / month	$940
Owner occupied	70.6%
Renter occupied	29.4%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	44.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	60.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	16.1%
Wood	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	32	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	65	30.8%
Households with children under 18	58	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	35.5%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	12.7%
Married	63.1%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	31.7%
Divorced	14.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	143	92.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	11	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.4%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Construction 9.7%

Retail trade 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Professional & management 9.3%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Other services 7.1%

Public administration 5.6%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	28.0%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.6

Poverty

All people 21.4%

Under 18 years 38.1%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.4%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	21.3%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	16.4%
Uninsured under 19	42.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	543	97.8%
Spanish	9	1.7%
Other Indo-European	9	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	553	99.6%
Born in same state	553	99.6%
Born in different state	420	75.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	115	20.7%
French	62	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	49	8.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22847

What city is ZIP code 22847 in?

ZIP code 22847 is primarily assigned to Quicksburg, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22847 in?

ZIP code 22847 falls within Shenandoah County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22847?

21% of residents in ZIP code 22847 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22847 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 22847 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 22847?

ZIP code 22847 has an estimated population of 555 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22847?

The median home value in ZIP code 22847 is $214,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 22847 in?

ZIP code 22847 observes the EST timezone.